Ambassadors Academy Class 30 Graduates

The Key West Ambassadors Academy graduated its 30th class during Tuesday’s City Commission meeting. Seventeen enthusiastic citizens participated in the 14-week class. They join the nearly 600 citizens who now have a better insight to the workings of City government. Each class of the Key West Ambassadors Program has been a special blend of dedicated, involved citizens.

During Tuesday’s City Commission meeting, City Manager Jim Scholl congratulated Class 30. Three current city leaders — Mayor Craig Cates, and Commissioners Clayton Lopez and Sam Kauffman – were elected after finishing this program. Other alumni have served as commissioners as well as sitting on other City boards.

The Key West Ambassadors Academy was established in 2003 and is facilitated by volunteers, all of whom graduated the program. Volunteers Stuart Strickland, John Teets, LeeAnne Holland, Lois Songer and Gigi Varnum facilitated the class.

In the photo: front level left to right: Facilitators Stuart Strickland and Gig Varnum, LeeAnne Holland and John Teets. Middle level: Ann Jonas Jeanne Arkin, Linda Cunningham, Laurie Bjorkland, Emily Mutschler, Alison Jenkins, and Susan Weekley. Rear level: Edward Hubbard, Gladys Bethel, Stephen Aube, Brian Fields, Karen Lane, Mike Caron, Daniel Lahey, Susan Chiappone, Erika Heffernan and Larry Smith.

 

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